Blackletter Tana 2 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, certificates, gothic, historic, solemn, dramatic, ornate, historic mood, display impact, calligraphic feel, ornamental caps, angular, calligraphic, pointed, dense, sharp serifs.
This font presents a pointed, blackletter-derived construction with narrow internal counters, abrupt joins, and strongly modulated strokes. Letterforms are built from angular verticals and faceted curves, with sharp terminals and pronounced, wedge-like serifs that create a rhythmic “broken” texture across words. Uppercase characters are ornate and compact, with layered interior shapes and occasional flourished strokes, while the lowercase maintains a consistent vertical emphasis and tight spacing. Numerals follow the same faceted, calligraphic logic, mixing straight stems with sharply turned bowls and angled feet for a cohesive set.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, and title treatments where its angular detailing can read clearly. It also works well for branding marks, labels, and packaging that benefit from a traditional or gothic flavor, as well as certificates and formal announcements where an authoritative, historic tone is desired.
The overall tone is medieval and ceremonial, projecting authority and tradition with a dark, emphatic presence. Its dense texture and sharp detailing evoke manuscript and engraving aesthetics, giving text a formal, dramatic voice suited to historic or gothic themes.
The design appears intended to translate traditional blackletter calligraphy into a crisp, repeatable typographic system, balancing ornamental capitals with a more regular, rhythm-driven lowercase. Its emphasis on sharp modulation, compact counters, and faceted construction suggests a focus on creating a bold historic atmosphere in short to medium-length display text.
The design maintains strong stylistic consistency between capitals, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing vertical rhythm and high-detail silhouettes. Large sizes showcase the internal cut-ins and sharp junctions, while smaller settings may concentrate into a heavy, textured wordshape due to tight counters and frequent angular notches.